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    Ati rn pediatric nursing 2023 proctored exam

    A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of an infant who is at risk for sudden unexpected infant death syndrome (SUIDS). Which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. "I will have my baby sleep next to me in bed during the night.": Bed-sharing increases the risk of suffocation and SUIDS. Infants should sleep in the same room as parents but on a separate, firm sleep surface such as a crib or bassinet. B. "I will move my baby's stuffed animal to the corner of their crib while they sleep.": Stuffed animals, pillows, and blankets should not be in the crib as they pose a suffocation risk. The crib should be free of soft items to reduce the chance of airway obstruction. C. "I will dress my baby in lightweight clothing to sleep.": Overheating is a risk factor for SUIDS. Dressing the infant in lightweight clothing or a sleep sack without additional blankets helps regulate temperature safely and supports prevention. D. "I will lay my baby on their side to sleep for naps.": Side-lying is unstable and increases the risk of the infant rolling onto their stomach. The safest position for all sleep times is supine (on the back) to maintain airway patency and reduce SUIDS risk.

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